Let’s Talk Turkey!
Got turkey tale to tell??? Well if you do, share it with Kelly Ripa and electroluxappliances.com for your 
chance to win!! Maybe you got a photo and not a story, or you want to do a video instead..you can do any or all three for a chance to win.
Log on and submit a photo, story and/or video showcasing your tale and you’ll be automatically entered for a chance to win a stylish new Electrolux wall oven or range with the Perfect Turkey™ button — just in time for the holidays! Hurry - the quest for the perfect turkey runs from October 1 through November 14.
I submitted a story and a picture!! Good luck to all who enter!
(In case you were wondering, the Perfect Turkey™ button from Electrolux uses a temperature probe to precisely control cooking, along with a convection system that gently browns the turkey while sealing in the juices, giving you perfect turkey, every time. This first-in-class feature may just revolutionize the holiday cooking experience!)
Aquadoodle Draw ‘N Doodle and Bath Blizzard
I absolutely love it when I come across simple and yet super fun toys! Sometimes toys today can be so advanced and technical that even us parents have a hard time figuring them out.
Well today I introduce you to the Aquadoodle Draw ‘N Doodle and Bath Blizzard from Spin Master. I have to say, these are the two of the best toys we’ve played with in a while! Lets start with the Aquadoodle drawing mat. As you can see in the picture below, it’s a mat that you can draw on using a special pen that you fill with water. You write all over and let dry to erase. My 2 year old played forever with this thing. But wait! Not only did my toddler enjoy it, the rest of the family did too! My man drew pictures of horses on it. My oldest wrote that his mom is lame and that he wants to drive the truck tomorrow, and my middle son traced his hands and little man’s foot! I’d say it was a huge hit with the whole family. I love that it’s non-toxic and has no mess like pen marks on sofa or color marks on walls! I do have one small suggestion though. There needs to be a cap to put on the pen so that we don’t have a small wet spot on the floor.
Keep in mind that my little man just turned two and lines and scribbles are the thing! He’s in complete concentration the entire time he drew that one scribble..LOL.
Okay, now onto the Bath Blizzard. Super easy to set up and bubbles start coming right away! You simply hang it on your faucet, pour a cap full of bubble solution with some water turn it loose. My little guy absolutely loves bubbles and I had a VERY hard time getting him out of the tub. He had so much fun that I let him stay in there much longer than normal. Yes, you can pour in the old fashioned bubbles but that isn’t near as fun as watching them come out of this little machine! My only con with this product is that it’s a bit on the pricey side for a bath toy. While it’s a great toy, I think that today’s frugal moms will be hesitant to buy it.
Both of these are toys are really that simple and really that fun. I give them both a thumbs up for simple creativity and hours of enjoyment! Definitely should be on your Christmas list!!!!
Thanks so much Team Mom for introducing me to these 2 fine toys. We love them:)
Paying YOU to Review!
How many of you have heard of Ciao? Well, it’s okay if you haven’t. It’s a new online shopping community that pays members for their unbiased product reviews. Members can review almost anything in more than 25 product categories - including home appliances, gadgets, MP3 players, laptops, DVDs, video games and beauty products. Members can earn up to $1 per each qualified review and connect with other shoppers and make friends online. Ciao also features video reviews and contests.
I did one review with two people saying they found it helpful, giving me $1.28 in earnings. I think that’s pretty darn good considering it only takes a couple of minutes to write a review and that’s just ONE review! I think this could be a great money maker for stay at home moms. They also have an awesome affiliate program that you must be a part of. Great options to double your earnings!
Of course, the consumer makes out well too because they will be able to read honest reviews to help them decide on whether or not they feel the purchase will be right for them. It’s a win-win situation and I can’t recommend it enough!
I give this site two thumbs up! Go sign up!
GUESS WHAT! To celebrate this awesome new site I found, me and Ciao are giving you a chance to win an Ipod Shuffle in YOUR choice of color!
With Christmas around the corner, I’m sure any one of you would love to win this!!! It’s super easy to get started. For reals people. It only take a minute so don’t get freaked out or anything. It will be worth it to sign up. Once you do a couple of reviews, I promise you’ll be hooked!
HOW TO ENTER:
- Visit this link to write a review of your favorite gadget or beauty product—how to write a review
- Join the Ciao.com community
- Tell me your Ciao.com username and what you reviewed in the comments section of this post.
I will choose one winner at random to receive an iPod Shuffle in the color of your choice. Good luck!
Contest ends on October 20:)
My Mommy’s Tote
This is such a great idea! My Mommy’s Tote
will keep your little one busy for a long time. Some of my toddler’s favorites included the write on board that you can wipe off and the clock where he can turn the hands. There were mazes, a cute little cell phone, laptop, and even a wallet with a removable credit card! TOO MUCH FUN!
With over 30 activities and over double that in little things to play with, my little guy took it over and played with it for almost 45 minutes in one sitting! That’s huge for a toddler!
The Storage
It’s all packed in hard book type bounding. Everything stays inside the tote with no problem. The colors are vivid making it eye appealing to the little one. You might think that “mommy’s tote” would be directed towards girls but get that out of your head. Once the tote is open, there are endless surprises that any boy or girl would love to play with.
I give it 2 thumbs up! My recommendation is to keep in the car for travel. Will keep them busy for a long time!
Reading and Saving Trees with EcoBrain
If any of you know me, you know that I’m slowly becoming a more earth friendly gal. I found something that sparked my interest because it involves reading which is something that I love to do. What if you could read
and save a few trees in the meantime? Well, you can! Yep, you heard it here. EcoBrain offers this very solution to the eco-conscientious person.
At EcoBrain, you get to read ebooks which means NO PAPER! These ebooks are focused on green living so if you are new to this like me, it’s a great way to learn new ways to become eco-friendly.
From the website:
Reading eBooks saves trees. We all know that when we buy a book, it comes from a tree. It is no secret that most trees come from ancient forests. Forests are a place of majesty. Forests are dynamic habitats where soil can regenerate, birds can sing, bears can thrive, and the air is purified. But global paper consumption has increased by a factor of 20 this century and more than tripled in the past 30 years (World Resources 1998-1999 and can be accessed at www.earthtrends.wri.org). Rather than continue with a host of facts and figures we’ll keep it simple: eBooks save trees. So thanks for choosing eBooks and helping to keep our forests safe. Tell a friend and spread the word. We can make a difference!
When I first came to the website, I dove right into the categories choosing cooking. As a bread lover, my eyes immediately spotted The Bread Builders: Hearth Loaves and Masonry Ovens. You are given a snippet of the ebook and you can also view a sample of the ebook via pdf. Basically all that shows you is the cover, title page, and table of contents. If the ebook has received reviews from others, you will be shown that on the product page.
They also have a section for the kiddos, called EcoBrain Kids. Now my boys can find interesting reads that are basically educating them on how to live greener life in various aspects. I really enjoyed the kids section and my 12 year old found several ebooks that he would like to have like Bones, Brains, and DNA.
THUMBS UP FROM ME!
It was easy to browse the latest titles and I really like the idea of having my ebooks on my computer, then cd for safe keeping instead of hordes of books stacked up all over the place. Downloading ebooks saves you money and saves the trees. It’s well worth it to give it a shot.
If I had anything negative to say, it would be that the download file size is quite large so if you have dial-up, forget about it. Also, to get to the bread book, I clicked on cooking-drinks & beverages. Sorta weird considering bread is about neither of those. This may be a small glitch and really is no big deal.
The rest of the website was great. Lots of options and titles to choose from. I’m delighted that there’s a website like this out there. A website that is doing their part in trying to make this world a safer, more eco-friendly place for the future generations to live in. Now it’s your turn to do your part. Buy ebooks and save some trees people! Lead by example meaning buy an ebook for your child and show them a new way to become earth friendly.
To get you started, I’m giving away a free ebook download of Radical Simplicity to one lucky winner. You have until October 19th to enter.
TO ENTER:
- You can leave a comment telling me some tips that you implement in your life to be greener.
- You can also blog about this giveaway. Just post about it and come back to this post and let me know via comments.
Tea Party Time
Only this is for girls AND boys and involves clothing! Yep, I had you fooled for a second huh! Over at Forest & Zoe, you can find a very cute Tea Collection selection of clothing that’s stylish and cool.
I would call this a designer boutique for children. They have all sorts of fun and funky brands for kids of all ages. It’s totally worth checking out.
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